Prayer & worshipFrom the masjid's own video, Feb 3, 2026.

Faith must show up in daily prayer

“Many people go to work and go to school, but they yet pray.”

The khateeb, at 8:09

In one sentence

A Muslim's faith must become real through the pillars, especially regular salah, inner conviction, awareness of Allah, preparation for the Last Day, responsible relationships, and active community participation.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Explains the Hadith of Jibril and Islam’s five pillars, emphasizing salah as central.
  2. Discusses iman in the unseen and applying faith in everyday actions.
  3. Defines ihsan as worshipping Allah while knowing that He sees us.
  4. Explains that the timing of Judgment is hidden and urges preparation through faithful living.
  5. Highlights end-times signs involving family roles, material priorities, zakat, and care for orphans.
  6. Encourages families to attend Muslim Heritage Month events and learn Muslim history in New Jersey.
Try this week
Protect the five daily prayers despite work, school, or other obligations.
Practice ihsan by remembering that Allah sees you, including in private actions.
Focus on preparing for the Last Day through faithful conduct rather than seeking its date.
Care for parents and orphans, fulfill zakat obligations, and examine misplaced material priorities.
Check the calendar and take children to Muslim Heritage Month events.
Sources the khateeb cited
Sahih MuslimThe Hadith of Jibril is used to explain Islam, iman, ihsan, the hidden timing of the Hour, and its signs.
Surah 1Recited during the congregational prayer.
Surah 108Recited during the congregational prayer.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“Many people go to work and go to school, but they yet pray. This is foundational.”
Masjid Sadar · Parlin, NJ
Play from 8:09
“Don't worry what people sees about you. We are more worried of what people think about me than what Allah thinks about me.”
Masjid Sadar · Parlin, NJ
Play from 17:28
“What will you prepare for it? Don't worry when it will happen. What will you prepare for it, guys?”
Masjid Sadar · Parlin, NJ
Play from 19:36
“Take your kids, look at the calendar, see where they are Muslim heritage events.”
Masjid Sadar · Parlin, NJ
Play from 31:54
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

The khutbah begins with the Hadith of Jibril, which presents Islam, iman, and ihsan as foundations of religious life. It emphasizes salah as the central support of Islam and asks us to let belief in the unseen shape ordinary actions. Ihsan means worshipping Allah with the awareness that He sees us, so we should care more about Allah’s approval than people’s opinions. Since only Allah knows when the Last Day will come, our task is to prepare through faithful living and responsible relationships. The khateeb also encouraged families to attend Muslim Heritage Month events so children can see and value Muslim contributions in New Jersey.

  1. What does it mean to remember that Allah sees us?
  2. How can we make prayer a stronger part of our daily routine?
  3. What Muslim Heritage Month event would you like our family to attend?